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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building with a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) on top on a test run to the launch pad.  The CT recently underwent modifications to the cab.  The CT moves Space Shuttle vehicles, situated on the MLP, between the VAB and launch pad.  Moving on four double-tracked crawlers, the CT uses a laser guidance system and a leveling system for the journey that keeps the top of a Space Shuttle vertical within plus- or minus-10 minutes of arc.  The system enables the CT-MLP-Shuttle to negotiate the ramp leading to the launch pads and keep the load level.  Unloaded, the CT weighs 6 million pounds.  Seen on top of the MLP are two tail service masts that support the fluid, gas and electrical requirements of the orbiter’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen aft umbilicals.
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Aug 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building with a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) on top on a test run to the launch pad. The CT recently underwent modifications to the cab. The CT moves Space Shuttle vehicles, situated on the MLP, between the VAB and launch pad. Moving on four double-tracked crawlers, the CT uses a laser guidance system and a leveling system for the journey that keeps the top of a Space Shuttle vertical within plus- or minus-10 minutes of arc. The system enables the CT-MLP-Shuttle to negotiate the ramp leading to the launch pads and keep the load level. Unloaded, the CT weighs 6 million pounds. Seen on top of the MLP are two tail service masts that support the fluid, gas and electrical requirements of the orbiter’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen aft umbilicals.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crawler-transporter (CT) number 2, moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building with a...

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NASA image: The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman
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Jan 6, 2019

The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman

iss058e002245 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman and its prominent...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-right-top-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-right-top-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #17
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Apr 25, 2013

Images of Gale #17

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft continues to follow the channel seen in the past two...

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NASA image: Above Titan North
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Jul 18, 2011

Above Titan North

NASA Cassini spacecraft examines Titan north polar hood, the part of the atmosphere of Saturn largest moon appearing...

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NASA image: Nilus Mensae
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Sep 4, 2014

Nilus Mensae

The hills and ridges at the top of this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Nilus...

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NASA image: Valles Marineris
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Oct 1, 2014

Valles Marineris

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft spans from Tithonium Chasma top of image to Ius Chasma...

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NASA image: Mysterious Iapetus
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May 12, 2006

Mysterious Iapetus

A distant glimpse of Iapetus reveals details within the dark terrain of Cassini Regio, including an impact basin at...

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NASA image: In a Thin Ring
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May 16, 2011

In a Thin Ring

A bright clump of material within Saturn tenuous F ring stands out near the center top of this NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa
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Jan 16, 2025

An orbital sunrise above Namibia in Africa

An orbital sunrise illuminates the cloud tops in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared...

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NASA image: Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic
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Sep 10, 2011

Visible and Infrared Data Mosaic

NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained these images with its visible and infrared instrument of asteroid Vesta. The top image...

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NASA image: Tiny Trio
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Mar 11, 2010

Tiny Trio

Three of Saturn small moons straddle the rings in this image captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft. From left to right...

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NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Feb 18, 2010

Olympica Fossae

The complex region of channels at the top of this image, captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, are lava...

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NASA image: Ares Vallis
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Apr 19, 2012

Ares Vallis

This image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows where Ares Vallis starts top of image from Iani Chaos...

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NASA image: Etched Layers
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Apr 10, 2006

Etched Layers

This layered region is between Aonia Planum and the south pole. The edges of the top layer have a moothed appearance...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on top of a rock called Jibsheet was produced using...

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NASA image: Ganges Features
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Dec 27, 2005

Ganges Features

This image shows part of Ganges Chasma. Several landslides occur at the top of the image, while dunes and canyon...

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NASA image: Marte Vallis
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Jul 25, 2012

Marte Vallis

Marte Vallis, located in Amazonis Planitia, broad and shallow, is illustrated by the streamlined islands at the top...

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NASA image: A Slice of Iapetus
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Nov 10, 2009

A Slice of Iapetus

A crescent Iapetus shows, at the top right of this image from NASA Cassini spacecraft, some of the dark terrain...

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NASA image: Lava Channels
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Jun 24, 2014

Lava Channels

The channel at the very top of this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is Olympica Fossae. That and...

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NASA image: Mass Wasting on Steep Slopes
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Feb 15, 2012

Mass Wasting on Steep Slopes

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows many highly degraded craters in the top part of the image. These craters...

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NASA image: South Africa, Namibia Diamond Deposits
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Mar 16, 1998

South Africa, Namibia Diamond Deposits

This radar image covers a portion of the Richtersveld National Park and Orange River top of image in the Northern...

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NASA image: Titan Northern Lake
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Nov 18, 2009

Titan Northern Lake

In the top right of NASA Cassini image, the southern end of Titan huge lake of liquid hydrocarbons called Kraken...

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NASA image: Small-scale Surface Variations Seen with Dawn Visible and Infrared Spectrometer
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Feb 7, 2012

Small-scale Surface Variations Seen with Dawn Visible and Infrared Spectrometer

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows Dawn visible and infrared spectrometer image, overlain on top of a...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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